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Emery Cushion

Collection Type

  • Tools and equipment

Date

1800-1830

GUSN

GUSN-29130

Description

Heart shaped emery cushion with blue silk tassel fringe and cord for hanging; three-sided cushion made of pink moire and floral brocades.

Details

Descriptive Terms

emery cushions
moiré
silk (textile)
Cushion, Emery

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/4 x 1 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. Jane N. Grew

Accession Number

1920.456

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